Light twin was supposed to succeed the Twin Comanche in 1975 but was canceled before production began.

Bay Bridge Airport serves as an ideal gateway for pilots seeking to avoid the SFRA.

Owner group says landing gear mishaps account for more than 40 percent of type accidents.

Continuing a yearslong streak, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 set an attendance record with about 734,000 people attending the international aviation gathering that ran July 20-26, according to the Experimental Aircraft Association. “While it’s gratifying to see a record attendance total again this year, which is a credit to our dedicated volunteers, staff, and partners, our […]

Van’s Aircraft delivered a Cub-yellow RV-12iS, the first aircraft certified under the fFAA’s new MOSAIC Part 22 rule, to Tom Snow during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Snow, an EAA lifetime member, plans to lease the aircraft to the Crystal Air flight school in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The RV-12iS has the advantage of meeting the MOSAIC standards before […]

A cowling says a lot about an airplane. Think of a Vought F4U Corsair, de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver, Cirrus SR22, or even a Sopwith Camel. If you spot any of these models rolling out of a hangar, you probably will be able to identify them by their cowlings alone because they are distinctive and […]

Lycoming Engines announced an 18 percent extension to the TBO, or time between overhauls, on many of its piston engines, giving owners of eligible aircraft hundreds of additional flying hours before their next overhaul. The company said it raised the base TBO for most of its factory-new and rebuilt engines for fixed-wing aircraft to 2,600 […]

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics debuted its latest True Blue Power TB50 lithium-ion engine-start battery by flying it into EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in the company’s SIAI-Marchetti S.211 military trainer and light-attack jet. Company president Matthew Harrah was, as usual, at the controls for the arrival.  The S.211 serves as the main test platform for Mid-Continent Instruments […]

Air, a developer of electric powered personal aircraft, unveiled the latest version of its Air One rotorcraft during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The company said the revised aircraft is designed for piloted flight testing expected to begin later this year. The most recent Air One features upgrades aimed at improving overall performance and manufacturing efficiency, including […]

Swift Fuels is working with fuel testing experts at the FAA’s William J. Hughes Technical Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey, to test its 100R unleaded aviation fuel on seven high-performance aircraft engines. Among the company’s goals are the addition of these powerplants to the growing list of those with FAA approval to run on […]

The general aviation fleet’s planned transition to unleaded fuel is picking up steam. Swift Fuels announced that the FAA has expanded its list of piston aircraft to run on the company’s 100R unleaded avgas. The agency has added more than 1,200 engine models and 1,600 airframe types to the fuel’s supplemental type certificate (STC), affecting […]

While autonomous landing capability might not be a mainstream feature yet, it is heading steadily in that direction. Just ask Embraer. The Brazilian company, renowned for its passenger jets and turboprops, has revealed the Phenom 300EV, which is equipped with Garmin Emergency Autoland, in addition to other safety, performance, and comfort features. Autoland Growth The […]